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I’m excited to expand on our popular Ask the Expert podcast with a subseries, called Real Stories in Restoration. It will capture the journeys of the people in restoration – how you got here, the work you do and tools you use, lessons learned, memorable projects, advice for industry peers, etc. I invite you to join me in sharing your story! 

As the new R&R editor-in-chief, I am honored and humbled to follow the legacy Michelle Blevins leaves behind—of building a respected, sought-after resource for the industry based on trust, relationships, and valuable content.

Over the last few years, my passion for email etiquette seems to have ramped up a notch, or five. 

Nuisance odors are a problem. After all, even the most attractive property can be marred by a foul smell that everyone notices. Bad odors can cause frustrations for employees, clients, tenants, and customers. In many situations, they can also be a sign of something that is unsafe. 

As I’m writing this, we are nine weeks into 2021, and I have posted a news item regarding an industry acquisition or merger almost every single week. Some of the deals are with industry suppliers and vendors, but largely it’s restoration companies. In most cases, one company purchases another, but in others, a private equity firm has come in and made an investment.

Welcome to 2021! Since most New Year’s resolutions fail, I’ve found that following a special acronym helps me create attainable goals, and see the process through.

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, GOODBYE! While I’m certainly being cognizant enough to enjoy the Christmas season with my family, I am also (like many of you, I’m sure), ready for a New Year!

As we wade through the final two months of 2020, there is much to reflect on and remember, even as most of us likely long for the start of a new year.